Kia Sorento Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

Ratings & Reviews

4 star

buschbaum57 writes:

Good Car

This is a good Car, dependable, a quiet running well handling car. The front seats have a lot of room, I have had a 6 foot 6 -inch 300 pound man in front with not much complaint about space. Back seats fold down and create good cargo space. The four cylinder has no problem getting out in front of traffic and has a punch when you pass at 70. Only issue I have had with the car is transmission shifter locks up and will not go into park, this is an adjustment issue that affects the down hill assist and antilock breaking at the same time.
Still a good car. Scale of 1 - 10 I would give it an 8.

5 star

KiaDriver141 writes:

Awesome

I Like the room, the handling and all around conveniences. I do not really dislike anything.

5 star

KiaDriver538 writes:

I LOVE IT...I JUST WISH IT WOULDN'T SKIP

I REALLY LIKE MY KIA SORENTO, I JUST WISH THE MECHANICS AT THE DEALERSHIP COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT BEFORE I GET TO 100,000 MILES AND THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT.

Pricing Trends

The average LemonFree listing price for a
Kia Sorento in Florida:

2015$39,298

2014$35,583

2013$22,555

2012$19,197

2011$16,634

Safety Ratings and Recalls

Safety

2014 Kia Sorento

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2013 Kia Sorento

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2012 Kia Sorento

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2011 Kia Sorento

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2009 Kia Sorento

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Recall Notices

2016 Kia Sorento (10/24/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V770000

Component Name: SEATS

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.

Defect: In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.

2016 Kia Sorento (6/29/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V480000

Component Name: SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

Defect: The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.

2012 Kia Sorento (10/6/2015)

Campaign Number: 15V626000

Component Name: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

2013 Kia Sorento (10/6/2015)

Campaign Number: 15V626000

Component Name: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

2011 Kia Sorento (10/6/2015)

Campaign Number: 15V626000

Component Name: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.